The one-hour rally at Doyle Community Park was organized by the Jewish Federation of San Diego County, which is seeking donations for humanitarian relief in Israel. The rally comes on the deadliest day so far in the conflict, with Israel reporting 15 of its soldiers killed in fighting in Gaza.

A small group of Palestinian supporters, numbering about 25, were separated by a fence from the rally. They held placards and Palestinian flags as police watched.

Michael Sonduck, president and CEO of the federation, thanked Davis and Peters for Congress’ financial support of Israel’s Iron Dome system, which has successfully shot down most of the missiles headed for Israeli population centers.